My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

Nicole, with a knowing smile, remarked, "In business, there are always winners and losers." Lawrence, with a casual shrug, responded, "If that's the case, then yes, I've lost this round." "But you didn't have me brought here just to say you're giving up, right?" Nicole questioned, noticing Lawrence's tendency to beat around the bush.

"Absolutely not," he replied, shaking his head.

"Since I've lost, I need to make some moves to even things out." Nicole nodded, understanding.

"Alright, then.

What is it you're after?" It was clear Lawrence had a specific reason for bringing her here.

"You know what I want," he said, looking directly at Nicole.

"If it's the Fire Crest and Water Crest you're after, that’s going to be tough.

I'm not exactly planning on dying anytime soon." Nicole knew that without her death, the Crests wouldn't transfer ownership.

Lawrence simply looked at her, his silence making his intentions unclear.

Nicole maintained her composure, facing Lawrence with a calm anticipation, ready for whatever he might propose next.

like a silent storm, both maintaining

a smile, offered, "Don't rush; you can have time to think it over." Nicole,

to return,

confident in his security here or if

deeper into her thoughts, Ian's entrance provided

"Mr.

subtly informing them of their

this information, Nicole's thoughts

planning to leave San Joto, possibly

being taken away could mean Lawrence intended to use her as

crossed her mind, yet the complexities and risks involved made the decision far

instinctively, she knew her

wouldn't give you a chance to leave," Lawrence said

away from San Joto

way to bring Nolan and Lana

had never

imagination that Lawrence would resort to such a